The company I work for has been getting calls from customers
whose employers are telling them to buy refurbished telephones or have their
telecom equipment repaired, rather than to buy new. In the current economy, we think that makes a
lot of sense for all businesses.
Buying refurbished not only saves money, you may actually
receive items that are better than new. How can that be? Well, just like new car models and software
revisions, sometimes a bug or two slips through. When that equipment is refurbished, a
responsible refurbisher will correct those bugs so the equipment operates even
better than the day it left the factory!
Besides telephone systems and equipment, there are many
other items you can buy used or refurbished that will work just as well as new,
but at a fraction of the cost. Your
local thrift store or GoodWill store may have used fax machines or copiers that
will do in a pinch, too.
Other Items that might be a good "used" buy:
* Digital cameras
* Bar code readers
* Printers
* Credit Card Machines
* Headsets
* Books
Some sites to try:
CubeKing - Will meet or beat anyone's price on used office
furniture.
Shop Goodwill Online - Auctions for computer equipment,
digital cameras and more - for a good cause!
Half.com - Try Half.com (an eBay company) for used books on
marketing, communication, customer service, software, etc.
Scan Again - For refurbished bar code scanners and repairs.
Credit Card Terminal - for refurbished credit card and PIN terminals.
What's better than inexpensive??? Free!!! Try your local
Freecycle chapter for used equipment and furniture.
Don't forget the repair option. Many companies offer repairs
on phone system components, copiers, printers and the like. Local computer technicians
may be able to help you squeeze another year out of your computer.
Some companies offer a full warranty on their refurbished
equipment. Make sure you read the fine print. Check with the Better Business
Bureau when in doubt.
Correct-Tek Copier Service
1514 E. Waverly Ct.
Arlington Heights, IL 60004 US
Tel: 847-398-5212
Mobile: 847-398-5212
Email: ctcopier@sbcglobal.net
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